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Arrangement for preparing a plurality of samples for an analytical method

  • US 10,520,519 B2
  • Filed: 07/24/2015
  • Issued: 12/31/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An assembly for the preparation of a plurality of samples for an analytical method, comprisinga carousel with an inside, a center, and a steady housing;

  • carousel receptacles for sample vials arranged in a circle on said inside of said carousel and configured to be moved along said circle;

    a sample taking device for providing a sample;

    one or more stations at said carousel for sample preparation wherein said carousel receptacles are configured to be moved by a carousel movement and positioned at said one or more stations;

    a centrifuge positioned in said center of said carousel and having a rotational axis;

    centrifuge receptacles for said vials moveably fixed to said centrifuge and positioned in pairs opposite to each other wherein said centrifuge receptacles are formed by extendable gripping arms which are adjustable with respect to said rotational axis of said centrifuge for moving said centrifuge receptacles in a centrifuge movement; and

    a control unit for controlling said carousel and centrifuge movement and movement of said vials in any of said receptacles for transferring a vial between carousel receptacle and a centrifuge receptacle using the extendable gripping arms.

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